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The Code of Honor and Abuse

What is the Code of Honor?

The Code of Honor is a short set of guidelines you are expected to follow to be a positive contributor to the Newsvine community. The Code of Honor exists in addition to the User Agreement and was created as a convenient way to remind people to respect each other and to make Newsvine a place of collaboration. You are encouraged to help other members of the community abide by the Code of Honor by politely referencing the Code when deemed necessary.

I see an item on the site that should be removed because it is false or otherwise inappropriate. What can I do?

If you see an item on Newsvine that is inappropriate, please click the "!" symbol and select the reason for removal. A minimum number of complaints must be received for an item to be pulled down. If you believe that you are the victim of plagiarism, please visit our Copyright Policy and file a formal complaint.

Can I get into trouble for submitting false abuse reports?

Yes. We take abuse reports seriously and false reports can negatively impact your account.